By Vernalee This remake of an old song certainly hits home. We are blessed when we have friends, and truly blessed when we have genuine ...

By Vernalee The phrase "on your mind" refers to what's presently on your mind, while "in your mind" is something that has been there for...

By Vernalee What's in your backpack - emotionally? If it's anything like mine's, you're probably carrying around a lot. No wonder my sho...

By Vernalee We are all uniquely made. Being our authentic self is the key. We have key attributes that highlight our differences. Besides...

By Vernalee To have faith is to put your trust in the Lord! Why wait until Sunday... what we can do everyday. As the quote goes, God will...

By Vernalee One of my favorite quotes in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion area is this one by the late great Nelson Mandela. We need to ...

By Vernalee You can only control your behavior and actions; not those of others. You may receive undeserved and hurtful treatment from ot...

By Vernalee Growing up, I remember hearing my Mother say, "Charge it to my head, not my heart." Translated simply, it means that a person...

By Vernalee A one way friend is a term not to be discounted. There is such a thing. Friends are not necessarily transferable. My frien...

By Vernalee There is one word that we should not use loosely. That word is - friend! These days, I have become very selective about who ...